Simpson began to record songs in his bedroom during the summer of 2009 on YouTube, performing Jason Mraz's "I'm Yours", "Cry Me a River" by Justin Timberlake, and his own songs, "One" and "Perfect". He was subsequently discovered on YouTube by Shawn Campbell, a Grammy-nominated record producer who has produced for Jay-Z and other artists and moved to the US in June 2010 to sign with Atlantic Records. His debut single, iYiYi (featuring. Flo Rida), was released in June 2010 and peaked in the top 20 in Australia and top 30 in New Zealand.
Simpson released two studio albums with Atlantic Records, Paradise (2012), and Surfers Paradise (2013), before departing the label due to creative differences in August 2014. His first independent release, 2015's Free, marked a shift from his teen pop music to a more acoustic rock singer/songwriter sound. In 2017 he formed a band called Cody Simpson and the Tide, and released the blues and surf-rock influenced EPs Wave One (2018) and Wave Two (2019) before splitting in 2019.
In 2019, Simpson returned to solo work, releasing the single Golden Thing on 18 October, a song he wrote about his then-girlfriend Miley Cyrus.
In December 2020, Simpson revealed on Instagram that he had qualified for the Australian Olympic trials in the 100m butterfly, but failed to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics after finishing in 8th place in the trails in Adelaide in June 2021. He is currently training to make the 2024 Paris Olympics.
On 25 January 2022, Simpson released his first single in more than two years, Nice To Meet You, the first single off his upcoming 4th studio album, due to be released in early 2022.
Paradise
Cody Simpson Lyrics
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It’s like a getaway
I could feel the sun
It’s shinin’ on my face
If I’m dreaming here
Don’t let me wake
‘Cause I’m in paradise
Every time we kiss
It’s like a crashing wave
I could feel the rush
What sweet escape
I’m divin’ in
To your embrace
‘Cause I’m in paradise
When I lie with you
It’s like we’re innocent
Staring at the blue sky, baby (baby)
I don’t want this time
To ever end
‘Cause I’m in paradise
Baby, let me tell you something
You ain’t up on really something
I just wanna ask you
Can you feel it?
As long as the sun is shinin’
I know you’re the light behind me
Brighter and brighter and brighter baby
(Come on)
When I see your smile
It’s like a summer breeze
Blowin’ me away
From reality
If I’m dreaming here
Just let me be
‘Cause I’m in paradise
In paradise yea yea
In paradise
You should let me be
You should let me be
Paradise
In Cody Simpson's song Paradise, he talks about how when he is with the person he loves, he feels like he is in paradise. He describes various things he experiences when he is with them, such as feeling the sun shining on his face and the rush he feels when they kiss. He also talks about lying with them and feeling innocent, staring up at the blue sky and not wanting the moment to end. Cody tells his lover that they are something special and asks if they can feel it, revealing that their presence makes his life brighter.
Overall, the song portrays the feeling of being in love and how it can make you feel like you are in paradise. It explores how being with the person you love can make everything seem perfect and bring you a sense of peace and joy.
Line by Line Meaning
When I look at you
The sight of you makes me feel like I’m leaving all my worries behind and going on a vacation.
It’s like a getaway
Being with you is like being away from the hustle and bustle of reality.
I could feel the sun
It feels like the warmth of the sun is shining particularly brightly whenever we’re with each other.
It’s shinin’ on my face
The radiance of your presence is felt on my skin when I’m with you.
If I’m dreaming here
If my time with you seems too good to be true, don’t let me wake up from this dream.
Don’t let me wake
Don’t let me come back to the reality that’s much less captivating than being with you.
‘Cause I’m in paradise
Because I am happy and content in your company.
Every time we kiss
Each kiss shared between us feels like an overflowing wave of emotion.
It’s like a crashing wave
Our kisses feel like the intensity and exhilaration of a crashing wave.
I could feel the rush
I can sense the excitement that courses through both of our veins when we connect with each other.
What sweet escape
Being with you is a perfect escape from anything else going on in our lives.
I’m divin’ in
I am completely submersing myself in the feelings and emotions that come with being near you.
To your embrace
To be held by you and enveloped in your arms.
When I lie with you
Being next to you feels simple, peaceful, and innocent.
It’s like we’re innocent
Our time together reintroduces the innocence and carefree nature of youthfulness.
Staring at the blue sky, baby (baby)
Our relaxed state allows us to indulge in star-gazing and contemplating the beauty of the world around us.
I don’t want this time
I wish this moment to be eternal.
To ever end
I would like to spend the rest of my life in this state.
Baby, let me tell you something
I want to express something to you.
You ain’t up on really something
You might not realize how amazing you are.
I just wanna ask you
I’d like to ask you.
Can you feel it?
Do you feel the way I feel?
As long as the sun is shinin’
As long as you’re with me.
I know you’re the light behind me
You bring light into my life and guide me through dark times.
Brighter and brighter and brighter baby
You make everything seem more joyful and positive each time I’m around you.
(Come on)
Encouragement to keep going and experiencing happiness together.
When I see your smile
Your smile is the most refreshing thing I’ve ever experienced.
It’s like a summer breeze
Your smile is like a cool breeze on a warm summer day.
Blowin’ me away
Your smile has such a strong impact on me that it feels like I’m being blown away by your radiance.
From reality
I forget about everything else when you’re around.
If I’m dreaming here
If our time together feels unreal, it’s because it’s almost too good to be true.
Just let me be
I hope to stay in this incredible state with you forever.
'Cause I’m in paradise
Being with you is like paradise to me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ADAM DAVID MESSINGER, MARK RICHARD PELLIZZER, NASRI TONY ATWEH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Briana Hale
I used to be so obsessed with Cody when I was 13/14...I'm 20 now. This obsession might be coming back hard
Ann Marie
Briana Hale Me too only I'm 22.
Monica Filipa
Love this song ♥
Ciará
I hope he'll keep on making beach songs in the future. His free album is awesome and so is this song
Ana C
Aww que nostalgia esta canción :')
Liz Luna YT
Still in love with this album
Nelli Ropponen
I love Cody and I love this song!! <3
Maleelive
Its an amazing song!! Luv ya Cody ♡
GreenBMify
Not much of a fan but I really love the songs on his album. :DD
Inne
This song makes me so happy man